Following a promising start, Chelsea's performance under Liam Rosenior has raised concerns, with the team experiencing a decline in their recent games. Rosenior had highlighted Chelsea's fourth-place standing in the Premier League table after his appointment, but a three-goal loss to Manchester City led to a five-place drop to ninth. This downturn, combined with their Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, has resulted in five losses from six games across all competitions, intensifying pressure on the head coach.
Despite initial successes, including four consecutive Premier League wins, Chelsea have only secured one victory from their last seven games. The significant gap between Chelsea and top-tier teams was evident in their losses to Arsenal, PSG, and Manchester City.
While Rosenior has achieved notable wins against Napoli and Aston Villa, the team's overall performance has sparked pessimism among supporters. With an average of 1.54 points per Premier League game under Rosenior, Chelsea's progress has been modest, and their chances of securing a Champions League spot seem uncertain. The head coach faces the challenge of improving results amidst the team's mental fragility, discipline issues, and the consequences of a packed football schedule. Although Rosenior is not entirely responsible for the team's shortcomings, including recruitment and player discipline, fans expect more from the team.
The underlying numbers suggest that Chelsea's performances have been better than their results indicate, with a high net expected goals score. However, with only six Premier League games remaining and four points behind Liverpool, Chelsea's prospects for a top-five finish appear bleak, and Rosenior's position may be at risk if the team fails to secure a Champions League spot.